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Description
This is a short video explaining the concept of the Circular Economy. The circular economy and the associated concept of system thinking represent a significant contribution in moving towards a sustainable future. The video is an effective introduction to these concepts.
General Assessment
What skills does this resource explicitly teach?
Students have an opportunity to practice those skills associated with systems thinking.
Strengths
The circular economy and the associated concept of system thinking represent a significant contribution in moving towards a sustainable future. The video is an effective introduction to these concepts.
Recommendation of how and where to use it
The concept of the circular economy should be part of all courses in Economics and may contribute to those units of study that deal with the implications of our choices in resource development.
Relevant Curriculum Units
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- Grade 12
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- Environmental Science
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- Environmental Science 12: Living sustainably supports the well-being of self, community, and Earth.
- Social Studies
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- Economic Theory 12: Contemporary economic theory, practice, and terminology are grounded in centuries of economic theory.
- New Brunswick
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- Grade 12
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- Economics
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- Economics 120: Fundamental Economic Concepts
- Environmental Science
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- Advanced Environmental Science 120:Introduction to the human sphere
- Introduction to Environmental Science 120: Sustainable Development
- Newfoundland & Labrador
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- Grade 10
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- Economics
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- Consumer Studies 1202: Outcomes
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- Economics
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- Canadian Economics 2203:Economic Issues
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- Environmental Science 3205: Introduction to Environmental Science
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- Ontario
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- Grade 11
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- Economics
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- The Individual and the Economy (Univ./College Prep.): Fundamentals of Economics
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- Environmental Science (Univ/College Prep.) Reducing and Managing Waste
- Grade 12
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- Economics
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- Analysing Current Economic Issues Univ. Prep.) Fundamentals of Economics
- Making Personal Economic Choices (Workplace Prep.) Economic Fundamentals
- Prince Edward Island
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- Grade 12
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- Environmental Science
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- Environmental Science 12: Living sustainably supports the well-being of self, community, and Earth.
- Social Studies
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- Economic Theory 12: Contemporary economic theory, practice, and terminology are grounded in centuries of economic theory.
Themes Addressed
Citizenship (1)
- Sustainable Consumption
Economics (1)
- Corporate Social Responsibility
Waste Management (2)
- Cradle-to-Cradle
- Rethink, Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
